When to Get Serious About Saving for Retirement

National 401(k) Day is a reminder for workers at any stage of their careers to review their retirement savings, check whether they’re receiving their full employer match and consider whether their current contribution rate is enough to meet their long-term goals. PeopleImages/Shutterstock

Maybe you just got your first job and think saving for retirement is something you’ll get around to when you’re older. Maybe you’re in your late 40s and think you’ve already missed your window so why bother now? Or maybe you’re putting some money toward retirement, but you haven’t looked at your account in years and have no clue if it’s on track or not.

Wherever you land, that uneasy feeling about your future is real, and it’s time to do something about it. National 401(k) Day is the Friday following Labor Day. It’s your reminder to check in and see what’s actually happening with your retirement. If you have no clue, that’s okay. This is the weekend to find out.